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2026-016 Legal Support for CSR Project

OFGEM

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19 May 2026 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ofgem, located in London, for the '2026-016 Legal Support for CSR Project' has reached the award stage. This contract, classified under the legal services category, sought legal advisory services pertaining to the procurement and implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system known as the Corporate Systems Refresh (CSR). The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, had a tender period concluding on 1st January 2026, and the contract awarded to Sharpe Pritchard LLP began on 19th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The services are required across a broad geographic scope including the United Kingdom and various global territories, with the project valued at £120,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for legal firms, particularly those with a strong background in corporate advisory and enterprise technology projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly advantageous due to its open procurement method that encourages widespread competition. Companies experienced in managing comprehensive corporate legal support, especially in conjunction with technology rollouts, are well-suited to seek similar opportunities in future procurements with Ofgem and other public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-016 Legal Support for CSR Project

Notice Description

This contract is for the supplier to provide advice, support and drafting in relation to the procurement and implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system referred to by Ofgem as the Corporate Systems Refresh (CSR) as and when reasonably requested by the Buyer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baff1378-d01e-4513-86b2-e7b3dfe397a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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